- ____ associated with arterial insufficiency include weak or absent peripheral pulses, low ankle brachial index (ABI) scores, dependent rubor and pallor with elevation, hypertrophied toenails, coolness of the skin, hairlessness of the extremity, tissue atrophy, ulceration, and gangrene.
- The importance of stopping _____ cannot be overemphasized. ____ is a potent vasoconstrictor, further impairing blood flow to the extremities.
- _____ such as aspirin and clopidogrel, are used to reduce the risk of embolism in clients with PVD.
- Dependent rubor is common when _____ and ____ disorders are combined.
- The goals of medical management for peripheral artery diseases are to reduce the risk of progressive _____, to promote ____, and to ____ for the client with intermittent claudication and _____ ischemia.
- Education: Regarding stopping medications.... What is the response with Beta blockers? What specific V/S are checked prior to administration of Beta1 blocker administration?
- Albuterol:Which nervous group does this fit into... parasympathetic or sympathetic?
- alfalfa, clover, peas, beans, lentils, lupins, mesquite, carob, soybeans, and peanuts.
- Intermittent claudication is worsened by the ____ or ___ of the walk, conditions that increase the demand for oxygen by _____. The more rapid the ____ or the greater the ____, the faster the claudication occurs.
- What is the difference between a systemic glucocorticoids & localized glucorticoids?
- During the interim, _____ and _____ are used to meet oxygen and nutrient demands.
- gelatin, boullan, clear broth, popsicles, apple or cranberry juice, clear soda, tea or coffee
- Is this a form of localized or systemic reaction?which reaction could occur?
- _____ develop to attempt to compensate for the occluded arterial supply. However, _____ develop slowly.
- _____ are primarily caused by atherosclerosis, a complex and chronic inflammatory process that slowly occludes the elastic and muscular arteries.
- iron intake, little activity, inadequate fiber and fluid, enlarged uterus
- ______ tries to meet the basic requirements, but the waste products of lactic acid and pyruvic acid build up quickly, are extremely toxic, and are excreted slowly.
- Which class of antidysrythmics are best utilized for ventricular dysrythmias?
- The progressive nature of atherosclerosis slowly starves the tissues of _____.
- pickles, olives, nuts, dressings, ketchup, soy sauce, worcestire, MSG, mustard,